Meet The Judges

Oliver Crooms IV
Oliver J. Crooms IV (Ollie), founder of Carolina Film Festival, is a film director, producer, actor, musician, and a leader amongst film festival communities.

Jay N. Cohen
An actor (at times), a screenwriter (from time to time), a drummer (at intervals), a graphic designer (frequently), of artistic mind (always).

Genevieve McDevitt
Genevieve McDevitt is a screenwriter, producer, and CEO of GLAM Entertainment, with over 20 years in the film and television industry. She advocates for diversity through her work with organizations in entertainment.

Nereida Velazquez
An actress, author, cosmetologist, and coach, She is passionate about storytelling, empowering others to overcome challenges and embrace their true potential.

Darrell Winstead
Filmmaker.
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Susan Rice Covington
Producer, writer and occasional actor. Producing is her passion. She loves brining other peoples' talent to the screen, stage or any platform, and helping turn it into magic.

Marcus Scott
Actor - Film, Television and Theater.

Mia Davis
Co-Founder and Owner of Queen City Cinephiles.

Evelyn Putnam
Well versed in hair, makeup, sfx photo and film.